Taste of Spring
Travel to Ignacio for Fox Fire Farm’s season opening of its wine room on May 16 to 17, 1-6 p.m. daily. The Taste of Spring is a free event that offers live music, food and new wines. Bring the entire family to enjoy local artisans, baby farm animals and tours of the historic one-room school house. foxfirefarms.com/tasteofspring or 970-759-1540
Balloon Classic
Spend Memorial Day weekend at the Cañon City Balloon Classic for family-friendly events, live music and balloon launches, May 23-25. Watch skydivers, a bike race and a 5K run/walk, award-winning wines and a beer garden. Children can launch model rockets and play in the Kids’ Zone throughout the weekend. canoncityballoonclassic.org
Outdoor skills
Join Colorado Parks and Wildlife for the annual Outdoor Skills Day at Mueller State Park, May 30, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Bring the entire family for fishing, archery and geocaching, and to learn about wildlife and camping. Kids can try Junior Ranger Activities, visit the s’mores station and unearth fossils. or 719-687-2366
Folk ‘N Bluegrass
Listen to folk, Americana and bluegrass music all weekend at the 10th Annual Pagosa Folk ‘N Bluegrass, June 5-7. Musicians will give workshops on songwriting, instrumental and vocal presentations and even have jam sessions with festival attendees. Children 12 and under are free with a ticketed adult, and the festival offers free activities and entertainment for kids. Tickets start at $35.
Compiled by Alexandra Alonso
